i've seen her cry
until tears run dry
heard her whisper
pain like a blister
in the still of the night
when stars shine bright
blowing smoke in the air
like she doesn't care
how life turned out this way
hoping for a better day
when it doesn't hurt
& she knows her worth
and can look in the mirror
thoughts will be clearer
then maybe she can think
turn down another drink
and know that she is more than this
paid to "love", money for every kiss
she used to wish on every star
before walking into this smokey bar
that someone, something could save
before she slips into her grave
why does she have to feel so old
the world turns so gray and cold
and there's emptiness in each embrace
and she just wants to hide her face
this is not who she was supposed to be
like a lone ship against a raging sea
she's gonna sink, she's gonna drown
if she can't get away from this town
and all the things that brought her here
memories and pain fill every tear